The day after… Still good! C’était le pied !
Fat Lip Banana Cream Pie
Life’s unexpected moments. Bananas!
Recipe for Poisson Chat (Catfish) “Sauvage”
A wild cat? A wild catfish? Another in the series of “Sauvage” recipes? Eh oui, as there was no bubble bath yesterday, there was no magical apparition of a masseuse to soothe the throbbing Writer’s-Back-and-Neck, and there was no time taken to unwind over the glossy pages of Elle. But there was wine over whining, […]
Contemplating. . . This, That. . . And The French
I am contemplating the need to sweep my small deck which is covered in a carpet of pine needles, and a few scattered golden leaves. I am contemplating a walk in the sunshine though it is cold, and the necessity of sticking to a brisk pace. I am contemplating a surprise dinner last evening – […]
Sexy Soup: Fireside Love Potage
What’s not to adore about a man who knows his way around the, um… kitchen? Here’s a hot, hearty, healthy and purrrrfect potage as the weather cools and you seek seasonal ways to warm up your loved ones. Fireside Love Potage! Now, now – would homemade chicken and vegetable soup stimulate the same saucy stirrings? […]
Crazy Crevettes Sauvages à l’Espagnole (Recipe for a Sensual Soirée)
C’est le weekend, mes enfants! How about a romantic recipe for seasonal and sensual shrimp? Il faut bien faire la corrida de temps en temps, n’est-ce pas ? You need to party hardy (and do so with a fab and easy budget recipe that is healthy, succulent, colorful and a delish dish). So how about […]
Easy Eats: Recipe for Cheatin’ Chicken Cacciatore
It’s another frugal feast for four! My 16-year old skinny-as-a-stick-kiddo who eats non-stop would wipe me out if not for cheap, easy eats! But he’s got a discriminating palate. Not just anything will do. We need tasty, filling, healthy and affordable. And I need quick to prepare, with little cleanup. Remember the two for 20 […]
Two for 20 in 20
Looking for a few feats of money magic in tight times, especially when it comes to cooking for the family? My 16-year old eats non-stop, and it’s a challenge to keep costs down while he’s fueling up. Fortunately, he’s observed the past few years as I’ve cooked, and I’ve learned to spend little and feed […]